Latvian composer and pianist Raimonds Pauls has ended his long-running tenure at Latvian Radio, marking a significant transition for the public broadcaster and the artists who worked alongside him, according to an interview in the magazine “Privātā Dzīve.”
Radioteātris Leader Reflects on Maestro’s Departure
Māra Eglīte, head of Radioteātris and a close friend and colleague of Pauls for decades, stated that the composer’s exit from Latvian Radio is deeply felt. According to Eglīte, speaking with “Privātā Dzīve,” the years of shared conversations, ideas, and completed projects remain uniquely meaningful, though she chose not to speculate on the specific reasons behind his decision to leave.
During their active collaboration at Radioteātris, Pauls initiated several programs created jointly with Eglīte. Their final collaborative project was titled “Sirds tāda nemierīga,” based on motifs from Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš’s play “Jo pliks, jo traks.” Eglīte noted that Pauls had proposed yet another idea for a fall realization, to which he had remarked that time would tell.
Did You Know?
Raimonds Pauls and Māra Eglīte, alongside long-time colleague Māris Briežkalns, maintained a private discussion circle playfully dubbed the “intrigantu klubiņš” (conspirators’ club) to review cultural news and updates.
The Future of the ‘Intrigants Club’
Beyond formal broadcasts, the professional relationship extended into personal traditions. Eglīte revealed that she, Pauls, and colleague Māris Briežkalns formed a tight-knit trio known as the “intrigantu klubiņš.” Briežkalns shared a single office room with Pauls for 50 years, and the three regularly met to discuss various updates and developments.
Following Pauls’s departure from the station, the future of these regular gatherings remains uncertain. Eglīte admitted that whether the trio will continue meeting depends entirely on time and health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Raimonds Pauls?
Raimonds Pauls is a renowned Latvian composer and pianist who has maintained a decades-long career and association with Latvian Radio.
What was Raimonds Pauls’s last project at Radioteātris?
According to Māra Eglīte, their final collaborative program was titled “Sirds tāda nemierīga,” based on Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš’s play “Jo pliks, jo traks.”
Who was part of the informal group with Raimonds Pauls?
The informal group included Radioteātris head Māra Eglīte, Raimonds Pauls, and long-time colleague Māris Briežkalns.
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